Rochester man charged with DWI after two-vehicle accident

ROCHESTER — A 51-year-old city man was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol after a two-vehicle accident on Rochester Hill Road near the intersection of Crockett Street.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday, Police, Fire and Frisbie EMS responded to a reported vehicle accident on Rochester Hill Road.

As a result of the investigation officers learned that Christine Garcia, 45, of Rochester was driving a Nissan Rogue north on Rochester Hill Road. As she slowed to make a left turn onto Crockett Street her vehicle was struck from behind by a Dodge Neon operated by Duane Weeks, age 51, of Rochester.

There were no reported injuries at the scene. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage and were towed from the scene. Due to the location of the vehicles in the road, Rochester Hill Road was closed for a short period of time.

Duane Weeks was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Bail was set at $1,500 personal recognizance with an Oct. 22 date to appear in 7th Circuit Rochester District Court for an arraignment.

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